Sun Microsystems SL User manual

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Summary of Changes

EC Date Revision Description

111906 May 2004 First Initial release

111920 July 2004 Second Refer to this edition for the list of changes

111945 November 2004 Third

Refer to this edition for the list of changes

111959 February 2005 Fourth

Refer to this edition for the list of changes

111974 May 2005 Fifth

Refer to this edition for the list of changes

114119 September 2005 F Refer to this edition for the list of changes

114146 May 2006 H Refer to this edition for the list of changes

114164 August 2006 J Safety:

• Modified the safety information for Emergency

Robotics Stop Switches and Smoke Detection.

• Included a section on Fire Suppression.

Chapter 3:

Added information on host to library

communication to include the dual TCP/IP

feature. See

Appendix C:

• Updated the trap notification level to iclude the

level 11.

• Updated the trap severity code to iclude the

group 11.

114189 March 2007 K Updated for library partitioning feature. New

information includes:

• “Library Partitioning” on page 22

• “Configuring Library Partitions” on page 34

• “Using CAPS in a Partitioned Library” on

page 53

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Contents

Summary of Changes v

Contents vii

Figures xvii

Tables xix

Preface xxi

Organization xxi

Alert Messages xxii

Conventions xxiii

Related Publications xxiv

Additional Information xxv

Sun’s External Web Site xxv

Customer Resource Center xxv

e-Partners Site xxv

Notices xxvii

United States FCC Compliance Statement xxvii

CISPR 22 and EN55022 Warning xxvii

Japanese Compliance Statement xxviii

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Taiwan Warning Label Statement xxviii

Internal Code License Statement xxviii

Safety xxxiii

Electrostatic Discharge Damage Prevention xxxiii

Fiber-optic Safety xxxiv

Laser Product Label xxxiv

EN60950-1:2001 Statement xxxv

Library Safety xxxv

Mechanical Access Door Mechanisms xxxv

SL8500 Door Interlocks xxxv

Door Switches xxxvi

Emergency Robotics Stop Switches xxxvi

Smoke Detection xxxvi

Fire Suppression xxxvi

Service Safety Door xxxvii

Interior Lighting xxxvii

SL8500 Servo Power Interrupt xxxvii

1. Introduction 1

Library Overview 1

Single Physical SL8500 Library—Base 2

Single Physical SL8500 Library—Options 2

Library Modules 3

Capacities 4

Drive and Electronics Module 5

Tape Drives 5

StorageTek T-Series Tape Drives 6

LTO Ultrium 7

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Super DLT 7

Electronics Control Module 7

HBK Card 7

HBC Card 8

HBT Card 8

Robotics Interface Module 8

Redundant HandBots 10

Initialization 10

HandBot Numbering 12

Library Cameras 14

Customer Interface Module 14

Keypad 14

Operator Panel 15

Local Operator Console 15

Remote Operator Console 16

Capacities 16

Elevator 16

Cartridge Access Port (CAP) 16

Storage Expansion Modules 17

Power 17

Power Consumption 18

Power Configurations 18

N+1 Base Power Configuration 18

2N Power Configuration 19

Library Complex 19

Pass-thru Ports 20

Embedded Firmware 21

Security 21

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Operating Firmware 21

Library Management Software 22

Host Software Component 22

ACSLS 22

Library Partitioning 22

Partition Configuration Requirements 23

Hosts and Partitions 23

Library Resources and Partitions 23

System Requirements for Library Partitioning 24

Capacities for Partitions 24

Library Specifications 25

2. Configuration Information 27

Installing StreamLine Library Console 27

▼ To install the StreamLine Library Console on your PC 27

Activating Password 28

▼ To Activate Your User Account 28

Verifying Configuration Entries 28

Dynamic World Wide Name 29

Upgrading Firmware 30

Upgrading the Remote Library Console 31

▼ To upgrade the Remote Library Console application installed on your

PC 31

PTP Configuration 31

Nondisruptive Installation 32

Disruptive PTP Installation 32

▼ To perform a disruptive PTP installation—for ACSLS or HSC 32

PTP Addressing Scheme 34

Configuring Library Partitions 34

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Planning Library Partition Configurations 35

Example 1: one-partition library 35

Example 2: two-partition library 35

Example 3: two-partition library 36

Example 4: three-partition library 36

Example 5: three-partition library 36

Example 6: four-partition library 37

Defining Library Partitions 37

▼ To Create Partitions 37

▼ To Remove Partitions 38

3. Host to Library Communications 39

Host Interfaces 39

TCP/IP 39

Definitions and Terminology 41

Fibre Channel 42

Library Management Software 42

Nearline Control Solutions 43

Client System Component 43

Storage Management Component 43

Sun StorageTek HTTP Server 43

Host Software Component 43

LibraryStation 44

Automated Cartridge System Library Software (ACSLS) 44

4. Library Operation 45

Automated Mode of Operation 45

Mounting and Dismounting of Cartridges 45

Mount Sequence 45

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Dismount Sequence 46

Performing CAP Activities 46

▼ To open the CAP 47

▼ To close the CAP 47

Cartridge Slot Locations 48

Importing Cartridges 49

▼ To import cartridges using the CAP 51

Exporting Cartridges 52

▼ To export cartridges using the CAP 52

Using CAPS in a Partitioned Library 53

How CAP Reservations Work in a Partitioned Library 54

Overriding a CAP Reservation 54

▼ To Override a CAP Reservation 55

CAP Release and Override Scenarios 55

Monitoring Library Events 57

Monitoring PTPs 58

Cleaning of Drives 58

Manual Mode of Operation 59

Precautions 60

Safety Precautions 60

Physical Restrictions 60

Placing the Library Offline 60

Determining the Library is Not in Automatic Mode 61

Entering the Library 61

▼ To prevent personal injury, follow these precautions: 61

▼ To open the door 62

Locating a Cartridge and Drive 62

▼ To locate a cartridge 63

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▼ To locate a drive 63

Moving the Robot 63

▼ To move the robot, follow these precautions: 63

Mounting a Cartridge 65

▼ To manually mount a cartridge 65

Dismounting a Cartridge 66

Exiting the Library 67

Placing the Drives to Online 68

T9840/T9940 Drive Display 68

LTO Ultrium Drives 68

Placing the Library Online 68

Powering-off the Library 68

▼ To power-off the library 68

Powering-on the Library 71

▼ To power-on the library 71

Maintenance Mode of Operation 71

Service Safety Door Operation 71

Left Maintenance Area 72

Right Maintenance Area 72

5. Cartridge Information 75

Cartridge Requirements 75

Ordering Cartridges and Labels 75

Handling a Cartridge 76

Inspecting and Identifying a Cartridge 76

StorageTek Cartridges 77

T9840 Cartridge 77

T9940 Cartridge 79

T10000 Data Cartridges 80

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LTO Ultrium Cartridge 82

LTO Ultrium Generation 2 (Gen2) Fibre Channel Drives 84

Super DLTtape II 84

VolSafe Cartridges 85

Media Domain and Media ID 86

Cartridge Codes 87

Data Cartridge Label Examples 88

Cleaning Cartridges Label Examples 88

Diagnostic Cartridges Label Examples 89

Non-labeled Cartridges 90

Upside Down Cartridges 91

LTO Cartridges 91

T9x40 Drives 91

Applying Labels to Cartridges 91

▼ To apply the label on a cartridge 91

Setting the Write Protect Switch 94

Setting the T9840 Write Protect Switch to Read-Only 94

Setting the T9840 Write Protect Switch to Read/Write 94

Setting the T9940 Write Protect Switch to Read-Only 95

Setting the T9940 Write Protect Switch to Read/Write 95

Setting the T10000 Write Protect Switch to Read/Write 96

Setting the LTO Ultrium Write Protect Switch to Read-Only 96

Setting the LTO Ultrium Write Protect Switch to Read/Write 96

Maintaining Cartridges 97

Cleaning the Cartridge Exterior 97

Using Cleaning Cartridges 98

Repairing a Detached Leader Block 98

Storing of Cartridges 98

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6. Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 99

Troubleshooting the Library 99

Diagnostic Utilities 102

Reports 102

Event Monitors 103

Utilities 104

Loading Code 104

Performing Audits 104

Performing Library Self-test 105

Moving Cartridges 105

Working with the Search Utility 106

Modifying the CAP Locked Status 106

Copying the MIB Text File 106

7. Obtaining Maintenance Support 107

Remote Support 107

Service Delivery Platform 107

Customer Initiated Maintenance 108

▼ To contact the CSSC about a problem 108

StorageTek’s Worldwide Offices 108

A. Cartridge Slot Locations 109

Library Walls 109

Reserved Slots 110

Cartridge Address 110

Internal Address 110

HLI-PRC Address 122

Library Storage Module (LSM) 122

Panel Designations 122

Row 123

Column 123

CAP 123

Elevators 123

Operational Considerations 124

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B. Drive Bay Locations 125

Bay Address 125

Internal Address 126

HLI-PRC Address 127

System Address 128

Manually Locating a Drive Bay 128

▼ To locate a drive 129

C. SNMP 131

SNMP Terms 132

SNMP Commands 134

Access Control 134

Management Information Base 135

Copying the MIB Text File 136

▼ To copy the MIB file 136

SNMP Traps/Notifications 136

Trap/Notification Levels 136

Trap Data 136

Severity Codes 137

Glossary 139

Index 151

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Figures

FIGURE 1-1 Library Modules 3

FIGURE 1-2 Base Library with One Storage Expansion Module 4

FIGURE 1-3 HandBot (Detail) 9

FIGURE 1-4 HandBot on the Power Rail) 10

FIGURE 1-5 StreamLine Library Console – HandBot Display 13

FIGURE 1-6 Keypad 14

FIGURE 1-7 CAP 17

FIGURE 1-8 Pass-thru Port 20

FIGURE 2-1 Adding a PTP to an Existing Library Complex 33

FIGURE 3-1 StreamLine Library Console – Dual TCP/IP Properties 41

FIGURE 4-1 CAP A Unlocked 47

FIGURE 4-2 StreamLine Library Console – CAP 49

FIGURE 4-3 Placement of Cartridges with the Magazine Inside the CAP 50

FIGURE 4-4 Placement of Cartridges with the Magazine Outside the CAP 51

FIGURE 4-5 Sample System Detail Screen with the PTP Folder 58

FIGURE 4-6 Library Front View (Access Doors Open) 62

FIGURE 4-7 Moving the HandBot 64

FIGURE 4-8 Drive Panel 65

FIGURE 4-9 Manually Inserting a Cartridge 66

FIGURE 4-10 Emergency Robotic Stop Switch 67

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FIGURE 4-11 AC PDU 69

FIGURE 4-12 AC PDU and DC Power Supply Locations 70

FIGURE 4-13 StreamLine Library Console – Service Safety Door 73

FIGURE 5-1 A T9840 Cartridge 78

FIGURE 5-2 A T9940 Cartridge 80

FIGURE 5-3 A T10000 Cartridge 82

FIGURE 5-4 An LTO Ultrium Cartridge 84

FIGURE 5-5 Data Cartridges Label Examples 88

FIGURE 5-6 Cleaning Cartridges Label Examples 89

FIGURE 5-7 Diagnostic Cartridges Label Examples 90

FIGURE 5-8 Applying Cartridge Label to SDLT Cartridge 92

FIGURE 5-9 Applying Cartridge Label to T9840 Cartridge 93

FIGURE 5-10 Applying Cartridge Label to T9940 Cartridge 93

FIGURE 5-11 Setting the T9840 Cartridge Write Protect Switch 94

FIGURE 5-12 Setting the T9940 Cartridge Write Protect Switch 95

FIGURE 5-13 Setting the T10000 Cartridge Write Protect Switch 96

FIGURE 5-14 Setting the LTO Ultrium Cartridge Write-Protect Switch 97

FIGURE 6-1 Sample Permanent Report 103

FIGURE A-1 Cartridge and Drive Locations – Internal Firmware (1 of 8) (L203_090) 111

FIGURE A-2 Cartridge and Drive Locations – Internal Firmware (2 of 8)(L203_591) 112

FIGURE A-3 Cartridge and Drive Locations – Internal Firmware (3 of 8)(L203_592) 113

FIGURE A-4 Cartridge and Drive Locations – Internal Firmware (4 of 8)(L203_593) 114

FIGURE A-5 Cartridge and Drive Locations – Internal Firmware (5 of 8)(L203_594) 115

FIGURE A-6 Cartridge and Drive Locations – Internal Firmware (6 of 8)(L203_595) 116

FIGURE A-7 Cartridge and Drive Locations – Internal Firmware (7 of 8)(L203_596) 117

FIGURE 0-1 Cartridge and Drive Locations – Internal Firmware (8 of 8)(L203_597) 118

FIGURE B-1 Library Console (Drives Data) 129

FIGURE C-1 SNMP Block Diagram Example 132

FIGURE C-2 Management Information Base Hierarchy 135

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